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MI HB5574
Bill
Status
12/31/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joey Andrews
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AI Summary
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Requires the board of state canvassers to assign ballot number designations to statewide questions at least 60 days before elections using a format of the election year plus chronological filing order, with -P or -S suffixes for primary or special elections
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Mandates the secretary of state post proposed constitutional amendments, initiated laws, and referendums on the department website within 2 business days of petition submission, and provide monthly status updates on pending petitions
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Prohibits the secretary of state from accepting additional signature filings to supplement an original petition after the initial filing date
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Requires certification of ballot language from the secretary of state to county clerks at least 60 days before elections, with copies distributed to election boards for posting at polling places
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Repeals section 709 of the Michigan election law (1954 PA 116)
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Effective April 2, 2025
Legislative Description
Elections: petitions; duties of the secretary of state and the board of state canvassers regarding ballot initiative and constitutional amendment petitions; modify. Amends secs. 474a, 475, 478, 480, 481 & 485 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.474a et seq.) & repeals sec. 709 of 1954 PA 116.
State agencies (existing): state
Last Action
Assigned Pa 234'24
12/31/2024